Braveheart. Poster of the 1995 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Braveheart
Randall Wallace, 1995
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
Mel Gibson, 1995

In 1280, King Edward “Longshanks” invades and conquers Scotland following the death of Alexander III of Scotland, who left no heir to the throne. Young William Wallace witnesses Longshanks’ betrayal and execution of several Scottish nobles, suffers the deaths of his father and brother fighting against the English, and is taken abroad on a pilgrimage throughout Europe by his paternal uncle Argyle, who has Wallace educated.


Edge of Tomorrow. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 2004 book, All You Need Is Kill
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All You Need Is Kill
Hiroshi Sakurazaka, 2004
movie vs book
Doug Liman, 2014

In 2015, aliens called Mimics arrive in Germany via an asteroid and swiftly conquer most of continental Europe. By 2020, the United Defense Force, a global military alliance established to combat the alien threat, finally achieves a victory over the Mimics at Verdun using newly developed mech-suits. In Britain, the UDF plans a major invasion of France.


Mr. Mercedes. Poster of the 2017 TV series and cover of the 2014 book
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Mr. Mercedes
Stephen King, 2014
TV series vs book
David E. Kelley, 2017-2019

Retired detective Bill Hodges is still haunted by the unsolved case of Mr. Mercedes, who claimed sixteen lives when he drove a stolen Mercedes through a line of job-seekers at a local job fair. What begins as an online cat-and-mouse game between the two soon has deadly real-life consequences as an increasingly desperate Hartsfield becomes bent on leaving his mark on the world.


Mr. Mercedes. Poster of the 2017 TV series and cover of the 2015 book, Finders Keepers
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Finders Keepers
Stephen King, 2015
TV series vs book
David E. Kelley, 2017-2019

Retired detective Bill Hodges is still haunted by the unsolved case of Mr. Mercedes, who claimed sixteen lives when he drove a stolen Mercedes through a line of job-seekers at a local job fair. What begins as an online cat-and-mouse game between the two soon has deadly real-life consequences as an increasingly desperate Hartsfield becomes bent on leaving his mark on the world.


Mr. Mercedes. Poster of the 2017 TV series and cover of the 2016 book, End of Watch
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End of Watch
Stephen King, 2016
TV series vs book
David E. Kelley, 2017-2019

Retired detective Bill Hodges is still haunted by the unsolved case of Mr. Mercedes, who claimed sixteen lives when he drove a stolen Mercedes through a line of job-seekers at a local job fair. What begins as an online cat-and-mouse game between the two soon has deadly real-life consequences as an increasingly desperate Hartsfield becomes bent on leaving his mark on the world.


Paddington 2. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 1958 book, A Bear Called Paddington
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A Bear Called Paddington
Michael Bond, 1958
movie vs book
Paul King, 2017

Paddington, having settled with the Brown family in Windsor Gardens, has become popular in his community, offering people emotional support in various ways. Paddington appears in court, and although Gruber states that he does not believe that Paddington stole the book, with no evidence of the thief’s existence, Paddington is convicted and sent to prison.


Paddington 2. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Paddington 2: The Junior Novel
Anna Wilson, 2017
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
Paul King, 2017

Paddington, having settled with the Brown family in Windsor Gardens, has become popular in his community, offering people emotional support in various ways. Paddington appears in court, and although Gruber states that he does not believe that Paddington stole the book, with no evidence of the thief’s existence, Paddington is convicted and sent to prison.


The Lifeboat. Poster of the 1994 TV series and cover of the book novelization
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Lifeboat
Lynda La Plante, 1994
TV series vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
Lynda La Plante, 1994-

The series follows the lives and endeavors of the team aboard a Welsh rescue boat. The series is known for its realistic portrayal of the work of the lifeboat crew and its exploration of complex themes such as death, grief, and loss.


Gangs of New York. Poster of the 2002 movie and cover of the 1927 book, The Gangs of New York
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The Gangs of New York
Herbert Asbury, 1927
movie vs book
Martin Scorsese, 2002

In the slum neighborhood of Five Points, Manhattan, in 1846, two gangs have engaged in a final battle in Paradise Square over who holds sway over the Five Points; these two factions participating in this event are the Nativist Protestants led by William Bill the Butcher Cutting, and a group of Irish Catholic immigrants, the Dead Rabbits, led by Priest Vallon. Having witnessed this, Vallon’s young son hides the knife that killed his father and is taken to an orphanage on Blackwell’s Island.


The Tragedy of Macbeth. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 1606 book, Macbeth
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Macbeth
William Shakespeare, 1606
movie vs book
Joel Coen, 2021

A Scottish lord becomes convinced by a trio of witches that he will become the next King of Scotland, and his ambitious wife supports him in his plans of seizing power.


The Comey Rule. Poster of the 2020 TV series and cover of the 2018 book, A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership
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A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership
James Comey, 2018
TV series vs book
Billy Ray, 2020

An immersive, behind-the-headlines account of the historically turbulent events surrounding the 2016 presidential election and its aftermath, which divided a nation. This two-part biopic tells the story of two powerful figures, Comey and Trump, whose strikingly different personalities, ethics and loyalties put them on a collision course.


Troy. Poster of the 2004 movie and cover of the -750 book, The Iliad
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The Iliad
Homer, -750
movie vs book
Wolfgang Petersen, 2004

A battle between the Greek armies of King Agamemnon of Mycenae and King Triopas of Thessaly is quickly averted when the great warrior Achilles, fighting for Agamemnon, defeats Boagrius, Triopas’ champion, in single combat after Achilles was initially absent from the battle. Upon learning of this, Menelaus meets with Agamemnon, his elder brother, and asks him to help take Troy.